End-stage heart failure represents a major public health challenge and carries a poor prognosis. After a 30-year gestation period, mechanical assist devices are now poised to make a significant impact in the treatment of heart failure patients. This review gives a general overview of the subject and describes some of the devices currently available in greater detail.
Implantable left ventricular assist devices
September 2003Br J Cardiol (Acute Interv Cardiol) 2003;10:AIC 78–AIC 81 Leave a commentClick any image to enlarge
